Pediatric Speech Therapist - 4 days / week

Milestone Therapy; Homewood (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Contribution

$5,000 sign-on bonus

6 Paid Holidays + generous PTO

Job summary

Milestone Therapy in Homewood, IL seeks a Pediatric Speech Therapist to support children across clinic and school settings. You will manage a blended caseload four days a week, delivering evidence-based, student-centered services in a flexible environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration, mentorship of CFY providers, and holistic family engagement, with a $5,000 sign-on bonus and benefits. You will contribute to a supportive, growth-oriented team culture.

Qualifications

• Active Illinois Speech Therapy license and CCC-SLP.
• 1–2 years pediatric experience preferred.
• Willingness to work across clinic and school settings in a hybrid model.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for pediatric clients.
• Deliver engaging, evidence-based speech therapy services in a clinic setting.
• Support client progress with creative, evidence-based approaches.
• Supervise CFY providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary therapy team to improve outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with clients and families.

Skills

Pediatric speech therapy

Communication skills

Collaborative teamwork

CCC-SLP (ASHA)

Education

ASHA CCC-SLP

Illinois SLP License

PEL with SLP Endorsement (ISBE)

Job description

Position:Pediatric Speech Therapist - 4 days / week

Location: Homewood, IL

Job Id:386

# of Openings:1

A Career Built Around the Kids and a Clinician Who Knows Them Best!

The best speech therapy doesn't always happen in one place. Sometimes a child needs support in the classroom where the real challenges show up every day. Sometimes they need the focused, one-on-one environment of a clinic session. Often times they need both, a therapist who can follow them into either world.

At Milestone Therapy, we built our model around reality. Our SLPs aren't locked into one setting because our kids aren't locked into one setting. School-based, clinic-based, or a meaningful blend of both, your caseload is shaped by what your clients actually need, and supported by a team that has your back in every environment.

What does that mean for you? It means four days of meaningful work,and three days to recharge, refocus, and show up as the best version of yourself for every kid on your caseload.

Our 4x10 schedule gives you full-time impact without the five-day grind. More hours in the room with kids. More time outside of it for yourself!

You get to practice the way great speech therapy is supposed to work, with continuity, with context, and with the flexibility to meet each child exactly where they are. No more choosing between the setting you love and the kids who need you. At Milestone, you get both!

If you're an SLP who wants to do real, meaningful work across the full scope of a child's world, in a schedule that actually respects your life, we want to meet you!

We even have a $5,000 sign-on bonus on the table, because this opportunity should feel like an easy yes.

Why Milestone Therapy?

• Hybrid clinic and school caseload options - You have options! Enjoy both the clinic and school-based caseloads.
• Collaborative interdisciplinary team environment - We Collaborate! Expect to be part of a collaborative and interdisciplinary team that puts kids first.
• Supportive leadership and management that values therapists input - Your leaders want to hear your voice!
• Opportunities for mentorship and professional growth - We want you to be the best you can be by offering a variety of mentorship and professional growth opportunities.
• A culture centered around teamwork, passion, and therapist success - Your teammates are passionate, caring, and want to succeed alongside you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for pediatric clients.
• Deliver engaging, evidence-based speech therapy services in a clinic setting.
• Support client progress through creative and engaging treatment approaches.
• Supervise CFY providers when applicable to ensure continuity of care.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary therapy team to improve client outcomes holistically.
• Build strong therapeutic relationships with clients and families.

What You Bring:

• Active Illinois Speech Therapy License
• 1-2 years of pediatric experience preferred
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• A love and passion for working with the pediatric population
• Commitment to compassionate, high-quality care
• A deep commitment to helping children unlock their life's potential
• Hold ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)
• Illinois Professional Education License (PEL) with SLP Endorsement through ISBE (or willing to obtain)
• 6 Paid Holidays + Generous PTO package
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Contribution
• $500 Annual Continuing Education Reimbursement
• License reimbursement, and much, much more!

What Our Clinicians Say:

"At Milestone, I feel supported, seen, and heard. It's the first time in my career I've left work at work."

Milestone Therapy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, gender (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), disability, genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law or regulation. Full consideration is given to any person who is qualified to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. Be sure to mention this paragraph during your interview: We are seeking qualified professionals for pediatric speech therapy positions, including specialized roles in infant speech therapy and children's SLP. Competitive salaries are offered for pediatric speech therapists, with opportunities available locally to meet the growing demand for infant torticollis therapy and other pediatric specialties.